NBA 2015-16: 8 In-form dynamic duos in the league so far
Dwyane Wade and LeBron JamesTwo or three All-Star level players leading and running the team has been no recent phenomena in the NBA. Back in the 1960’s Bill Russell and Bob Cousy led a dynasty for the Celtics winning six NBA Championships together. The most recent duo to dominate the league were the buddy combo of LeBron James and Dwayne Wade, who made four NBA Finals appearances in four years with the Miami Heat, winning two titles in 2012 and 2013.For the Celtics, Russell manned the paint while Cousy ran the offense, leading the league in assists eight seasons in a row. On the other hand James and Wade were two players who could produce and contribute to the team on both ends of the floor. They were the toughest to guard on fast breaks off turnovers in the open floor.Considering factors such as dominance and importance to their team, here are eight in-form dynamic duos in the league so far:
#8 Bradley Beal and John Wall
Bradley Beal 2015-16 averages: 20.4 points and 4.3 rebounds (47.8% shooting)
John Wall 2015-16 averages: 16.6 points and 8.4 assists.
This season the Washington Wizards have adopted a small ball fast-paced offensive system, which seems to have borne fruit at least through the season’s first 10 games. The Wizards starting back court in Wall and Beal are a huge reason for the new offensive style adopted by the team. The teams ranks 9th in offensive efficiency and 4th in pace this season as compared to 19th and 16th in the respective stats last season.
Both guards are quick, agile and have contrasting style of plays. Wall is among the league’s top guards when it comes to finishing near the rim with both hands and court vision while Beal is a traditional shooting guard and the better shooter among the two. The team’s shooters on the court along with this duo have thrived in the new system, which even led to a win over the San Antonio Spurs.
Here Beal’s buzzer beater over the Spurs for the W: